Now that Disney's highly-anticipated animated sequel Frozen 2 has finally hit screens it's the perfect time to dissect all the massive reveals, incredible songs, and that hilarious post-credits sequence.
The sprawling second entry into the Frozen franchise achieves something that many sequels don't by crafting a story that is truly darker and more mature, but with that comes an expansive addition to the lore as well as an interesting if slight take on the dangers of colonialism that introduces an entirely new cast of characters for fans to fall in love with.
So with no further ado, we're going to break down the complex ending of Frozen 2 and the implications that it has for the cast of characters and the franchise going forward.
"Do The Next Right Thing"
From the flashback that Frozen 2 opens with, directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee work to introduce an exploration of colonialism which begins with Anna and Elsa's father telling them the story of the enchanted forest. In his version, the kind and generous people of Arendelle led by his father built a dam for the inhabitants of the forest -- later revealed the be the indigenous community of the Northuldra -- but were betrayed by them, leading to a battle. The desecration of this magical space led to the forest enclosing itself in an enchanted mist that made it impossible to enter or leave, which is of course where most of the action of the animated film takes place.Unsurprisingly, the true antagonists of the story are the former royalty of Arendelle. Much of the movie's driving narrative is focused on the sisters teaming up and going on an exploratory journey to find the truth, and as Olaf keeps reminding them, "Water has memories." It's this phrase that causes Elsa to realize she can call up the past through the mysterious river that her mother used to sing about in her lullaby.
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Once Elsa reaches the mythical landmark she uncovers the truth: it was her grandfather who attacked the Northuldra after building the dam to weaken their land and make them vulnerable to his advances. It's a horrifying reveal that causes Elsa to end up frozen by her own trauma in the depths of the icy river. It's a smart reversal of the end of the first film where Anna ends up frozen after saving her sister and here it's Kristen Bell's red-headed princess who saves the day. After Elsa sends a storm of snow to her sibling which reveals the truth about their past and heritage, the youngest royal heads off to do the unthinkable and destroy their kingdom.
Anna's realization that she has to destroy the dam to free both the Arendelle soldiers and the Northuldra people makes sense. It was a tool in the attempted colonization of the forest and its inhabitants, and it's also a physical thing that is controlling and withholding the power of nature. As she engages the earth giants in a battle to get them to destroy the dam, she takes her own advice of doing the "next right thing" even with the knowledge that the ensuing flood will devastate Arendelle, destroying the kingdom that was built on the lies and betrayal of the past.
"A Bridge Between the Human and Spirit World"
Whilst Anna is saving the forest and the Northuldra, Elsa has discovered something else about herself. Earlier in the film, we learned that there are not just four elements, but actually five, one of which balances and controls the other, acting as a conduit and bridge between the two worlds. With Elsa drawn to the mysterious river at the edge of the Dark Sea she learns that not only is she the fifth elemental but also that her and Anna's mother was part of the Northuldra clan. It's here that we are informed that Elsa and her powers represent a connection between the world and the people of Arendelle and the indigenous people of the forest.This reveal also offers an explanation of Elsa's powers and where she got them. Frozen 2 showcases that the world of the Northuldra has always been connected to nature and the four elements and that in the time before the battle the Northuldra were able to control and utilize the elements just like Elsa and her magical icy powerset. We also learn that Elsa and Anna's mother was the one who saved their father from the battle in the forest and that her act of love was the reason that the elements decided to gift Elsa with her supernatural talents.
But as is always the way with the world of Frozen, it's when the sisters work together that they are able to save the day. With Anna finally destroying the dam and the waters of the river rushing towards the now deserted Kingdom of Arendelle it looks like the sins of the past are about to be wrought on the ancestors of those who committed them. But before that can happen, the freeing of the forest wakes Elsa from her icy slumber and she rides on her new ally -- the water spirit known as the Nokk -- to her former home. With her new understanding of her powers, Elsa is able to freeze the rushing river and save Arendelle whilst still freeing the people of Northuldra and allowing the lost soldiers to return home after 34 years.
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"Yes, I'm Alone But I'm Alone and Free"
As the curtain falls on the final moments of Frozen 2 there's a big shakeup in the kingdom of Arendelle and the wider world. Elsa's decision to abdicate from the throne and allow Anna to become Queen is one that has been hinted at since the first movie. It was Anna who wanted to open the gates and have a free, inclusive, and normal Arendelle where Elsa's repression led to her wanting to close herself and her kingdom from the world. It was Anna's love that saved not only the place where they lived but also her sister -- not once, but twice -- so giving her the power to peacefully rule makes a lot of sense. It also frees Elsa to live her life as the godlike being she is.During the Oscar-winning song “Let It Go” that made the first film such a hit, Elsa finds herself as she lives out her life alone in her icy palace in the mountains. It didn't go that well, which is how she ended up back with her sister in the home where they grew up. Frozen 2's ending is far more healthy and positive; Elsa has finally come to terms with her power and her background, both the beauty of her mother's family and history and the violence of her father's. As she rides the Nokk through the wilds of Scandinavia past the people of the Northuldra towards the mystic river where she found herself accompanied by the other elements, it promises a better day and a true authentic kind of freedom for the ice queen.
What did you think of the ending of Frozen 2? Let us know in the comments. For more on the film, be sure to check out our review as well as our breakdown of Frozen 2's new characters.
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